Early Bird Lavender Crapemyrtle with rich lavender blooms
Close up Early Bird Lavender Crapemyrtle with rich lavender blooms
Close up Early Bird Lavender Crapemyrtle with rich lavender blooms
Early Bird Lavender Crapemyrtle clipped, potted, and tagged
Early Bird Lavender Crapemyrtle with rich lavender blooms

Early Bird™ Lavender Crapemyrtle

Crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia hybrid 'JD818' PP22697

This early blooming crapemyrtle begins blooming in May, often as early as Mother’s Day and much earlier than other June–July blooming crapemyrtles. Re-blooms in lavender for 100–120 days of color.

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Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 10b

mature dimensions

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5-8′ high x 3-4′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 9b
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More About Early Bird™ Lavender Crapemyrtle

Bloom/Feature

Rich lavender blooms, reblooming—up to 120 days of color.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Deciduous

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Deer Resistant, Disease / Pest Resistance, Dwarf, Heat Tolerance, Reblooming, Upright Habit

Flowering Season

Spring to Fall

Uses

Accent, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

After spring bloom

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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